1 Leechmere Way, Sunderland, SR2 0DH
About 1 Leechmere Way
1 Leechmere Way is a semi-detached house in Sunderland (SR2 0DH). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 60 m² it sits well below the postcode median (86 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type
Roof insulation improved
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
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Planning history
1 Leechmere Way has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
1 Leechmere Way has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£130,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in SR2 0DH: £85,000 (2024–2003).
Versus other Leechmere Way homes
On floor area, 1 Leechmere Way runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
69 (C)
Street avg 66 (D)
Floor Area
60 m²
Street avg 87 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 4.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
10/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Leechmere Way - Hewitt Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Ryhope Junior School. 19 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.9dB







